Awareness of Evidence Based Recommendations on Toothbrush Bristles Design and Texture among Dentists

Nasr M. Attia, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt.Follow
Ahmed Mahmoud Etman, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Delta University, Egypt

Article Type

Original Article

Section/Category

Epidemiology and Dental Public Health

Abstract

Objective: Dental plaque is a necessary etiologic factor in the onset and progression of dental caries and periodontal disorders. Numerous individual and material-based factors have an impact on dental plaque control. In light of the most recent evidence-based guidelines, this study's purpose is to determine the best toothbrush bristles surface plane design (flat; multilevel; angled), texture (soft; medium; hard) and to estimate how many dentists are aware of that too. Materials and Methods: This is a one-question survey directed on social media platforms of dentists' groups: - “Is it preferable to use a toothbrush with soft or medium bristles, and are toothbrushes with multi-level or angled bristles better than traditional flat bristles for brushing the teeth?”. The answers or reactions were limited to the first valid 400 answers. Results: Comparing the bristles texture (soft & medium) and bristles design (straight & multilevel or angled) showed a statistically significant difference (p ≤ 0.05). Also, there was a statistically significant difference between combining effects taking this descending order soft &multilevel, medium & straight, medium & multilevel and finally soft & straight. Conclusions: Premium toothbrushes based on scientific research with soft, multilevel, or angled bristles were used more frequently by dentists than ones with medium or straight bristles.

How to Cite This Article

Attia N M, Etman A M. Awareness of Evidence Based Recommendations on Toothbrush Bristles Design and Texture among Dentists. Mans J Dent. 2022; 9(3): 133-136.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.21608/mjd.2022.259784